How far is Centerville, TN from Clarksville, TN?
The driving distance from Centerville, TN to Clarksville, TN is about 61.3 miles (98.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 27m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 52.2 miles (84 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 54m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 27m.
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Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Centerville and Clarksville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Centerville and Clarksville.
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Start on West Public Square
6 m · 1 sec · West Public Square
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Continue on North Central Avenue
1 km · 57 sec · North Central Avenue
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Continue on State Highway 100
16.9 mi · 26 min · State Highway 100
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Turn left onto State Highway 46
2.6 mi · 4 min · State Highway 46
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Continue on State HWY 46
8.4 mi · 12 min · State HWY 46
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Continue on Mathis Drive
2518 ft · 49 sec · Mathis Drive
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Henslee Drive
1601 ft · 27 sec · Henslee Drive
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Turn slight right
1484 ft · 54 sec
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Continue on North Main Street
22.6 mi · 33 min · North Main Street
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Continue on State Highway 13
7.6 mi · 11 min · State Highway 13
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Continue on Cumberland Drive
2881 ft · 1 min · Cumberland Drive
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Turn left onto South Riverside Drive
1.5 mi · 3 min · South Riverside Drive
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Turn right onto College Street
1300 ft · 28 sec · College Street
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Turn right onto North 2nd Street
41 m · 3 sec · North 2nd Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North 2nd Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Centerville and Clarksville.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
North Main Street
Continue on North Main Street
22.6 mi · 00h 33m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Sunny leaving Centerville and Sunny near Clarksville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Centerville to Clarksville?
The road trip is about 61.3 miles (98.6 km) and usually takes 01h 27m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Dickson is a useful midpoint, sitting about 31.1 miles from Centerville and 30.2 miles from Clarksville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 52.2 miles (84 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.1 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:36 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.15 one way or $16.29 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Centerville and Sunny near Clarksville.
Stop Ideas Near Dickson
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Dickson.
Clarksville, TN
Nashville, TN
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Centerville and Clarksville. Straight-line distance: 52.22 mi (84.04 km).
#1 Centerville
Town in Tennessee
| Population | 3,561 |
| Coordinates | 35.7789600, -87.4669600 |
| Altitude | 190 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Clarksville
The second most populous city in Tennessee.
| Population | 161,247 |
| Coordinates | 36.5297700, -87.3594500 |
| Altitude | 145 |
| Country | United States |
End: North 2nd Street (-87.359454, 36.529769)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 99 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 02m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 31m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 13m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 01m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 52m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 45m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.77 | $8.15 | $16.29 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $9.19 | $18.37 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $10.05 | $20.11 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $11.46 | $22.91 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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